Take Biking to the next level this summer in Buckinghamshire


'Be a Better Biker' Assessment days are back for 2018

Bookings are now being taken for the most extensive Be a Better Biker (BaBB) season in Buckinghamshire yet. Running between April and September, the assessment days are hosted by Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists (TVAM) and are open to all bikers with a full motorcycle licence. BaBB aims to progress good bikers into great bikers, offering a workshop on the principles of advanced riding followed by an on-road assessment.

Local biker Franco Amarro regained his confidence after a crash with TVAM. More on Franco's experience, here.
                            
The workshops, which run from 10am – 4pm and cost £20 per rider, will all take place at Marlow Fire Station on:

Saturday 28th April
Sunday 13th May
Saturday 23rd June
Sunday 22nd July                                
Saturday 8th September - LAST SESSION OF THE SUMMER!

To book your place, log onto www.buckscc.gov.uk/beabetterbiker

In the last three years (2015 to 2017), 154 riders and pillion passengers have been killed or seriously injured on Buckinghamshire’s roads.

The course is being supported by Buckinghamshire County Council and Travel Safe Bucks, with a view to reducing the number of bikers killed or injured on the roads. County Councillor Mark Shaw, Cabinet Member for Transportation, says:

“With its winding roads and stunning countryside, Buckinghamshire is understandably popular with bikers – particularly when the weather turns nicer and the bikes come out of the garage for the first time in months. We want everyone to be safe on the roads, and the County Council is happy to be supporting TVAM in promoting these workshops.”

Whether you ride a sports, classic, trials or tourer – if you have a full licence and live or ride in Buckinghamshire you’re welcome at BaBB.

For further details please visit: www.buckscc.gov.uk/beabetterbiker
or email: roadsafety@buckscc.gov.uk





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